According to reports from state media in Saudi Arabia and Iran, the foreign ministers of the two countries had a phone call to exchange Eid greetings and discuss the next steps toward restoring diplomatic relations. The agreement to restore ties was announced last month after talks mediated by China in Beijing. <br />''<br />''During the phone call, the ministers discussed issues of mutual concern and the next steps following the agreement with China. They also talked about sending technical teams to reopen their respective embassies. Both countries have sent delegations to inspect their embassies and consulates in preparation for their reopening, which will allow for the issuing of visas for private and official visits. In addition, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume direct flights this month, which is another significant step towards restoring ties. <br />''<br />''The reconciliation follows several rounds of dialogue in Iraq and Oman, with the final round of talks taking place in China last month. Prince Faisal and Mr. Abdollahian met in Beijing earlier this month, and higher-level talks are expected to follow. The Iranian foreign minister expressed hope for face-to-face meetings with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh and Tehran in the near future.<br />